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Abstract
The clinical characteristics and putative pathogenetic mechanisms of the irritable bowel syndrome are described. The complex inter-relationships between stressful life situations, psychoneurotic and somatic factors involved in the production, maintenance and management of alimentary symptoms are discussed using a behavioural model and catastrophe theory.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3020239 DOI: 10.1016/0022-3999(86)90079-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Psychosom Res ISSN: 0022-3999 Impact factor: 3.006